Torres named 1st sergeant of the year

March 16, 2014

FARGO Master Sgt. Larry Torres, of the 219th Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, was named the 1st Sergeant of the Year, which recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by top first sergeants in the U.S. Air Force.

The award was presented to Torres by Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, during the North Dakota Air National Guard's 2013 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet in Fargo on March 1.

Sprynczynatyk praised the accomplishments of all the airmen who were nominated for the various awards.

"This event has been going on for well over 20 years, and I've had the personal privilege and honor of being here the last eight years," said Sprynczynatyk said. "Every year, I just marvel at the descriptions and accomplishments and achievements of the young air men and women that we're recognizing tonight."

The 219th Security Forces Squadron is located at Minot AFB, but it is part of the N.D. Air National Guard's 119th Wing in Fargo.